I teach dynamic and interactive individual and group childbirth classes. The classes are based on the Lamaze philosophies of childbirth and parenting which emphasize that birth is normal. These classes will prepare you to make informed decisions in all aspects of your care in order for your birth to be a positive experience.
The classes are a six week, two hour per week series or a weekend course which is 6 hours for two consecutive Saturdays. I teach the classes out of my own home so it is a private, comfortable setting. Each class will consist of a combination of group interactive activities, individual couple discussion time, practice of comfort measures and positions, and viewing videos related to childbirth and infant care.
Some of the topics that are covered in the class include:
- Pregnancy changes and comfort measures
- Anatomy and physiology of labor and birth
- Non-medical comfort measures for labor
- Partner's role in labor
- Medical pain relief options
- Possible interventions involved with birth
- Informed consent and decision making
- Communicating with your care provider to get the information you need
- Breastfeeding
- Infant care
- Postpartum expectations
For more information on the Lamaze philosophy and Lamaze childbirth education, visit the Lamaze website.
For more information on these classes or to register, please contact Julie Brown at (517)643-2050 or lansingdoula@yahoo.com 